Effectiveness of Oral Exercise Program on Oral Functions among Independent Elderly People:A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

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• Conditions: Oral health has an effect on the general health and well- being of the elderly. Decreased salivation in the elderly may cause various diseases, such as dental caries periodontal disease and oral candi; independent elderly, mastication, oral exercise program, oral functions, salivation, swallowing

• Registration Number: TCTR20200816001
• Lead Sponsor: Preventive Dentistry,Fauculty of Dentistry,Prince of Songkla University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-08-16
• Study Completion: 2020-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Enrolling by invitation
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 262

Inclusion Criteria

1. Independent elderly people , 60-74 years old and is a member of an elderly school or an elderly club
2. Have natural teeth at least 1 matching pair in posterior teeth. In case of loss of whole teeth must have full denture
3. Have at least one oral function problem.
4. Have a mobile phone, smartphone with internet able to communicate while participating in the research
5. Able to listen, speak, read, write Thai language and agree to participate in research.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Have an underlying neuromuscular disease such as Parkinson's disease ,Cerebrovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease etc.
2. Have a medical condition or condition that directly affects saliva production such as Sjogren's syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis, Autoimmune disease, Radiation etc.
3. Taking saliva stimulant drugs such as Pilocarpine and Pyridostigmine or drugs that reduce the activity of the salivary glands, such as Oxybutynin, Tolterodine, Fluoxetine, Amphetamine, Amitryptiline, Doxepin, Tramadol etc., with the drug being used for a long period of more than 5 years or with more than one drug combination, which has the effect of enhancing the severity of Dry mouth
4. Received treatment that affects oral function during the study, such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery that can result in damage to the salivary glands, using of artificial saliva , wearing denture etc.
5. A serious illness occurred during the study that unable to participate in oral exercise program

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
masticatory ability before and after 3 months chewing ability questionnaire, swallow function before and after 3 months Repetitive Saliva Swallowing Test,oral dryness and unstimulated salivary flow rate before and after 3 months oral dryness questionnaire, spitting method

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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